Reading about small LEI kites for hydrofoil riding but saw these in the Kitesurfing/Kiteboarding Forum
Small kite 3-4m2 that does not deform under load
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Drifter 4 or 5 as smallest kite?
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I know wind charts are not necessary accurate, variables like rider weight, board size/type, bar lines, etc… but for people who have used small wave kites and small no-strut/1-strut kites, wondering what do you like and why.
I found some <5m smallest advertised kite wind ranges
Slingshot
0-Strut – UFO V1.1 – 3m = 15-42 Kts (Assume 15Kts=HF, 42=TT)
1-Strut – Ghost V1 – 2.5m = 25-42 Kts (Assume TT/SB)
3-Strut – SST V6 – 4m = 29-40 Kts (Assume TT/SB)
Duotone
1-Strut – Mono – 3.5m = 17-33 Kts (HF)
1-Strut – Mono – 3.5m = 27-41 Kts (TT)
North
3-Strut – Reach – 3m = 25-40 Kts (TT)
Cabrinha
1-Strut – Contra – 3m = 15-30 Kts (HF)
1-Strut – Contra – 3m = 22-30 Kts (TT/SB)
3-Strut – Drifter – 4m = 23-37 Kts (SB)
Using Cabrinha example, comparing surfboard ranges it looks like:
3m Contra = 6m Drifter
4m Contra = 8m Drifter
5m Contra = 10m Drifter
So would a 4m Drifter be similar to a 2m Contra using a surfboard (and a hydrofoil)?
Question:
Would you prefer a 3m Contra (1 strut) or a 4m Drifter (3 strut) in high winds on a hydrofoil (or not) & why?
Or a similar comparison would be, you prefer the 2.5m Ghost (1 strut) or 4m SST (3 strut) in high winds on a hydrofoil (or not) & why?